Whitespace is bringing its wearable art to EmKo Palm Beach for a special event from Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th! Stop by on Friday for Social Hour specials and enjoy a complimentary dessert when you lunch at Jereve, EmKo’s gourmet restaurant. Elayne Mordes brings Col-léct, wearable art, unique jewelry, hand painted scarves and one-of-a-kind gift items to you! The Rickie Report shares the details.

The public is invited to EmKo, as Wynwood Artist, Michael Andrew Jacobson aka Mr. LightsAndPaint, makes his West Palm Beach debut! His unique works of art include mixed media enhanced with LED lights, making his creations come alive! This Exhibition will be available February 22nd through the end of March, 2017. Michael is a member of Miami’s Young Artist Initiative and is active in the burgeoning Wynwood Arts Community. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

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“Whisper” by Mr. LightsAndPaint

Michael Andrew Jacobson aka Mr. LightsAndPaint will launch an exhibit of his creative and unique works at EmKo beginning February 22nd and running through the end of March. Known for his Mixed Media Art which he enhances with LED Lights, Michael is a member of Miami’s Young Artist Initiative and is active in the burgeoning Wynwood Arts Community.

Artwork by Mr. LightsAndPaint

Determined and ambitious for something new and great, Mr. LightsAndPaint has a unique understanding of the mechanics of artistic talent, which he creatively demonstrates through various works of art. Using multiple mediums and color schemes his artwork develops a rhythm of its own. Lights and Paint…more than just a painting and a visual show, it is artwork that comes alive. “My mission is for you never to get bored looking at one of my pieces. You can even customize the color of the LED lights to your preference or mood.” explains Mr. LightsAndPaint.

“Eye” by Mr. LightsAndPaint

Born in New York City, Michael was raised on Star Island in Miami Beach. Michael’s mother, Roni Jacobson is a Palm Beach resident and an avid art collector as well as a supporter of the local Arts Community. She noticed and cultivated Michael’s artistic talents from a young age. “Michael’s teachers recognized his artistic leanings, when he was at Miami Country Day School, the Cushman School, and the University of Miami.” explains his mother. He worked for a time at the Marlborough Galleries in New York City, and his work has been exhibited at the Lowe Art Museum in Miami.

Mr. LightsAndPaint Young Artist Initiative in South Beach

EmKo, located at 2119 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach consists of two distinct art galleries. Known for celebrating modern creativity, The Artist Independent Republic gallery welcomes avant-garde, trendy, and innovative fashion designers, musicians, poets, photographers, sculptors and painters. The Culinary Art gallery incorporates a multi-operational concept featuring a restaurant, coffee shop and organic juice bar, retail gourmet market and bakery. The two entities work collaboratively showcasing aspiring, artistic talent. EmKo provides a platform and an audience for undiscovered artists that may otherwise be out of reach. For hours of operation and more information, please visithttp://emkopb.com/ or
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